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Cutting Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

I. Stepanek ,
G. Maurin ,
P Bernier ,
J. Gavillet  and
A. Loiseau
I. Stepanek
Affiliation:
GDPC-UMR 5581, Université Montpellier II, cc026, Pl. E. Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex05, France EI, Joint research Center Ispra, via E.Fermi, 21010 Ispra (VA), Italia
G. Maurin
Affiliation:
LPMC-UMR 5617, Université Montpellier II, cc003, Pl. E. Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex05, France
P Bernier
Affiliation:
GDPC-UMR 5581, Université Montpellier II, cc026, Pl. E. Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex05, France
J. Gavillet
Affiliation:
LEM-UMR 104, ONERA B.P. 72, 92322 Châtillon, France
A. Loiseau
Affiliation:
LEM-UMR 104, ONERA B.P. 72, 92322 Châtillon, France
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Abstract

In this contribution, we report on a mechanical method to cut and open single walled carbon nanotubes. This technique is based on using an abrasive material (diamond powder) without any chemical treatments or oxidation in air at high temperature. We present highresolution transmission electron microscopy micrographs, which show firstly that the tubes are unambiguously opened and secondly, that the nanotubes have not suffered the treatment. x-ray diffraction pattern confirms a well-defined bundle organisation. A breaking mechanism of the nanotube bundles is proposed. Nitrogen adsorption measurements at 77K reveal the presence of new microporosities ranging in the average nanotube diameter, which confirm the opening of some tubes.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 593: Symposium U – Amorphous & Nanostructured Carbon , 1999 , 119
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2000

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